Sourcing Manager

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Sourcing Manager to work with our Sourcing & Vendor Governance department in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team performing contract review, redlining, and negotiating legal and business terms with the Firm’s third-party vendors for a variety of products and services. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of the Firm’s operations team.

Requirements

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in management, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in sourcing, where negotiation of all legal terms and conditions was a part of the job
• Proficiency in reviewing and redlining complex agreements and a high degree of comfort working from vendor paper
• Understanding of common procurement tools, online or e-Procurement systems

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition and ongoing management of various vendor-provided products and services
• Assist with managing the ongoing SaaS subscription landscape to deliver consistent, needed services to the Firm while minimizing costs and security risks to the Firm
• Engage with the Vendor Management team and coordinate with other Firm resources to ensure that pre-contract due diligence is performed
• Represent the Sourcing & Vendor Governance department in various RFx and vendor analysis/selection activities with respect to contracting concerns
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating the ongoing performance of the Firm’s strategic vendors
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of service provider costs against contracted rates and the Firm’s budget expectations
• Upload fully executed contracts into the Firm’s Document Management System
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in Firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• discretionary bonus
• life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level